Carrying plate for breathing apparatus
US9604080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F2003/146
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mounting assembly for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) includes a back plate defining a plurality of apertures therein that are arranged in two columns extending down opposing side edges of the back plate. The apertures are sized and spaced to receive mounting straps that are configured to interface with webbing straps of a carrying jacket to fasten the back plate to the jacket. The mounting assembly also includes a tank securing strap with a quick release mechanism that is fastened to the back plate. The tank securing strap is configured to engage a supply tank to releasably fasten the tank to the back plate. The mounting assembly further includes a valve retaining mount disposed on the plate. The valve retaining mount is configured to releasably secure an air supply valve to the back plate for engagement with the supply tank.
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